Creamy, bursting with lime, and somewhat irresistible, this pie is reminiscent of a frozen cheesecake and is fabulous straight from the freezer or softened to a softer texture. Positively a hit for your next dinner invitation!
adapted from Page 134 of Slushed!: More Than 150 Frozen, Boozy Treats for the Coolest Happy Hour Ever
Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs (we use Trader Joe's Kitty Kat Cookies - low fat and a perfect crunch)
3 tbs sugar
5 tbs butter melted (don't skimp here...)
Filling:
16 oz + 1 oz. low fat cream cheese at room temp**
½ cup sugar
6 Tbs freshly squeezed lime juice
2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 1 lime
2 tbs tequila (original recipe called for 2, I used nearly 4)
1 Tbs Grand Marnier (optional, our addition)
Whipped cream and twisted lime slices for garnish for garnish
Place the cookie crumbs into a medium bowl. Add the sugar and melted butter and toss with a fork to combine. Pour the mixture into a pie plate that has been rubbed with butter, then press the crumbs to make the crust. Place the pie plate with the crumbs into the freezer to freeze while you make the filling.
Jessie's directions recommend microwaving the cream cheese for a minute or two to warm it up, however we just used room temp cream cheese.
Place the cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, lime and lemon juice, lime zest, tequila, and Grand Marnier in the bowl of your stand mixer. Begin beating on low as the mixture may splash over the sides if beaten at a higher speed. When the mixture comes together, begin beating on medium-high for 5 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy and uniform. (ours took every bit of that 5 minutes, actually I think I beat it for nearly 7)
Pour the filling into your prepared pie curst, smooth surface and freeze overnight.
To serve, remove the pie from the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Carefully cut with a very sharp knife, running the knife under hot water if you are having difficulty. Getting that first piece out was a little tough.
Place on a plate and top with whip cream if desired and a slice of lime for garnish.
Liv Life Note: I added an extra 1 oz. of cream cheese as I increased the tequila...
